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7 Fresh Candle Scents You Can Use In The Kitchen

The title says it all: fresh scents are key for kitchen candles.

Your kitchen buzzes with food aromas. Instead of adding to the mix of baked goods and spices, let’s neutralize and freshen it up.

Citrus, herbal, and floral scents strike a perfect balance in kitchens.

Today, I’ll share some candles which I think are a perfect fit for your kitchen.

Let’s get to it!

The Best Fresh Candles For The Kitchen (Pin This List!)

Golden Coast by P.F. Candle Co

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Golden Coast is a fresh, oceanic scent that will work wonders as a candle for the kitchen.

Eucalyptus, sea salt, redwood, and palo santo combine to make this complex, but fresh scent come to life.


Sage & Citrus by Yankee Candle

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This candle is featured in the top Yankee Candles blog post we did a while back. Plain and simple, it’s a winner.

Like the golden coast candle we just mentioned, ‘Sage and Citrus’ builds up some nice fresh, green notes with the sage but adds in a nice citrus kick that I think is perfect for the kitchen.


Celery Thyme by Lafco New York

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Celery Thyme from Lafco New York is a perfect fit for kitchen spaces. It’s clean, citrusy, and herbal, hitting all the right notes.

With top notes of lemon zest and a blend of mint, basil, and eucalyptus, this candle brings a refreshing vibe to your kitchen.

Yeah, it’s not the most budget-friendly option, but its quality makes it worth the splurge.


Joy + Laughter by Chesapeake Candles

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Here is another great option that I haven’t yet recommended on this blog before.

It’s a delightful blend of tart cranberry and dahlia, perfect for perking up your kitchen.

Not only does this candle bring a burst of freshness, but it’s also wallet-friendly, and it comes in multiple sizes.


Siesta by La Montaña

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“A gently swinging hammock in the shade of a tree, with crickets chirping and sun-baked fragrances of the countryside lulling you to sleep.” This is what the scent description for ‘Siesta’ by La Montaña reads.

While the description may have you reminiscing of laying in a hammock in the countryside on a sunny day, I think it works marvelously as a fresh candle for the kitchen.


Fresh Lemon by Village Candle

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This one was a no-brainer for the list. You can’t go wrong with this candle when it comes to options for the kitchen.

If you’ve never tried Village Candles, they are a nice alternative to Yankee Candles. Similar scent selection with some scents being better on the village side and some better on the Yankee side.. IMO, of course 😉


Linen by Nest New York

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I told myself that I wasn’t going to do this list without including a clean linen fragrance.

It’s a great opportunity to recommend one of my long time favorite candles; ‘Linen’ by Nest New York.

Linen is a nice fresh and clean scent, but still has that complexity in it’s scent profile which Nest candles are known for.

Word of advice: go for the 3-wick, you won’t regret it!


I hope this post sparked some ideas for refreshing scents in your kitchen. Feel free to share your own recommendations in the comments!

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